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Original Content Why ILoveMakonnen Won’t Glorify Drugs After Losing Lil Peep & Juice WRLD After losing close friends to drug culture, iLoveMakonnen explains why he turned away and shifted his focus. By Erika Marie October 01, 2025
Original Content Ice Cube’s Good, Bad & The Ugly: On “Man Up,” Kendrick Lamar & Why He’ll Never Have An A&R Ice Cube will stop to smell the roses—but only for a moment. The rap icon reflects on four decades of music, the mainstream’s grip on hip-hop, and the legacy of his catalog as he drops his latest album. By Aron A. September 19, 2025
Music Rob49 Praises Gillie Da King, Trashes G Herbo & Fredo Bang's Basketball Skills EXCLUSIVE: Rob49 has the utmost confidence that the New Orleans Vultures will beat G Herbo's Chopper City team at the second annual Vulture Island weekend. By Aron A. June 16, 2023
Music Ladies First: Cheryl "Salt" James Talks Hip Hop's 50th & What She Wants To See From Future Femcees Exclusive: Rap royalty Cheryl "Salt" James from Salt-N-Pepa helped revolutionize women's voices in the culture. She spoke with us about women like Sparky Dee and MC Lyte who have always been supportive, and shared advice about not letting the industry become a trap. By Erika Marie August 08, 2023
Music Amy Luciani Is On Her Grind: Talks "Love & Hip Hop," JT Dream Collab, & Rick Ross Co-Sign Exclusive Interview: Amy Luciani may be the newest member of "Love & Hip Hop ATL," but she's been working on her career for almost a decade. The 313 femcee is making her mark as more than just a pretty face. Learn all about the independent star who isn't afraid of a little—or a lot!—of hard work to reach success. By Erika Marie August 07, 2023
Music Lil Durk Recorded First Hits "In A Closet" In Indiana Durk appeared to enjoy being interviewed by Canadian legend Narduwar. By Ben Mock July 02, 2023
Music Bobby Fishscale: Roc Nation's Star Talks Leaving Trap, Staying Humble, & Never Making Excuses Roc Nation's rising rapper Bobby Fishscale emerged out of the Florida scene, but he stands out from the crowd. Check out our exclusive interview with the motivational rapper. By Erika Marie June 06, 2023
Original Content Belly Reacts To Snoop Dogg's Bid For The Ottawa Senators EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of the release of "Mumble Rap 2," we asked the Ottawa native to share his thoughts on Snoop Dogg's bid for Senators. By Aron A. May 19, 2023
Sports Saweetie Is Here To Stay: Reveals Bay Area Mount Rushmore, Talks "Immortal Freestyle" & 49ers Super Bowl Theme Ahead of Smirnoff's SMASH Pickle Bowl, Saweetie spoke to HotNewHipHop about becoming a global representative for the Bay Area, her love for Goapele & her expectations for Usher's halftime show. By Aron A. February 08, 2024
Original Content JP Talks Blowing Up With "Bad Bitty," Putting On For Milwaukee, And Crafting His New Album "Coming Out Party" Exclusive: HotNewHipHop spoke to rising Milwaukee artist JP about his viral rise to fame, his biggest songs, his vocal stylings and influences, as well as his upcoming album "Coming Out Party" which drops on June 7th. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2024
Music Lil Mosey Speaks On Going Into Hiding Prior To Not Guilty Verdict, Opens Up About New Music Lil Mosey sat down with HotNewHipHop to discuss his recent legal case in which he was found not guilty of rape, as well as musical comeback. By Shirley Ju April 05, 2024
Music Benny The Butcher & 38 Spesh Are Hip-Hop's Joe Montana & Jerry Rice: On "Stabbed & Shot 2," Drake Collab & Favorite Styles P & Jadakiss Verses 38 Spesh and Benny The Butcher detail the making of "Stabbed & Shot 2," receiving their flowers, and earning respect outside of hip-hop. By Aron A. October 22, 2024